hyim

Scots

Etymology

Cognate with Northumbrian English hyem, from Old English hām. See also hame.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /çɪm/, /hjɪm/

Noun

hyim (plural hyims)

  1. (Southern Scots) home
    A hink A'm ga'i be gan hyim sin.
    I'm think I’m going to go home soon.

Usage notes

Usage generally restricted to western Roxburghshire.

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